Position Title: Continuing Education Horticulture Instructor Department: Education Reports to: Director of Continuing Education FLSA Status: Part-time Seasonal, Nonexempt Compensation: Prep. Rate: $25/hour & Teaching Rate: $50.00 - $56.00/ hour Position Description: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Continuing Education horticulture instructors teach a variety of horticulture classes for professional development programs such as Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Certificate in Horticulture. The successful candidate will be a collaborative self-starter with strong communication skills. They will have expertise in their subject area and experience teaching for diverse learning styles. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with Continuing Education staff to manage preparatory logistics in advance of class. • Working independently, teach scheduled classes • Grade all student assignments • When relevant, review student evaluations with Continuing Education staff in order to improve teaching practices and learning outcomes. Qualifications: • Expertise in your subject area, either through professional or academic experience • Experience teaching for diverse learning styles • Fluent use of technology, including PowerPoint and Zoom • Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse audiences • Strong communication and organizational skills Benefits: • BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including: • NYC Protected Time-Off: up to 56 hours of paid leave and 32 hours of unpaid leave • Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave • As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer. • Museum Pass which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free • Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest • Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below.  Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered. No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at [email protected].  Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.